William Murray, b. bet 1688-1717 in Scotland




William Murray, b. bet 1688-1717 in Scotland.

	He married F&MNU Murray.

I.	William Murray, b. 06-01-1739 in Scotland.
	
	He married F&MNU Murray.
	
	A.	Andrew Murray, b. abt 1755 in Newberry, 96th District, SC, d. bt 1820-1830 in MS, arrived abt 1750 in SC.

		"The Murrays, upon arriving in the colony of South Carolina, about 1750, were among its early settlers. South 
		Carolina was only divided from North Carolina in 1710. They were known to have lived in settlements on Indian, 
		Gliders, and King Creeks. By 1775 the total population of South Carolina was 100,000 with only 25,000 being 
		white, the remainder -- slaves. The cultivation of rice and indigo on large plantations using slave labor was 
		the basis of a prosperous economy at that time, with cotton becoming the dominant crop after 1776. We assume 
		that the Murrays were involved in that portion of the economy. Some of them were Baptist, Presbyterians, and, 
		subsequent to the Revolutionary War, Methodists."
		
		   Andrew MURRAY I was born in the Ninety Sixth District (later to be know as Newberry County) in 1755. All 
		   three of his children were born in Edgefield District, James in 1792, Andrew II in 1795, and Alexander in 
		   1808. To be technically correct the Edgefield District was not created until 1795 from part of the Ninety-Six 
		   District, so James was really born in the Ninety-Six District. I do not have the source for above.
		
		He was in the census 1790 in Newberry area, 96th Dist., SC (He had 1 daughter.), 
		In the census 1800 in Edgefield District, SC (He had 4 sons and 1 daughter.), 
		He moved 1818 in MS (In 1818 Andrew Murray I and his family, with the Bushes, Walkers and the McCartys left 
		for Mississippi. 
		In the census 1820 in Wayne Co., MS.
		
		He married Lydia MNU Murray.
		
		1.	FNU Murray, b. bet 1784-1790.

		2.	FNU Murray, b. bet 1790-1800.

		3.	FNU Murray, b. bet 1790-1800.

		4.	James Murray, b. 09-24-1792 in Edgefield District, SC, d. 01-27-1861 in Pearl River, Simpson Co., MS. He 
			was a  Minister and the following is from the 1861 Minutes of the Mt. Zion Church written shortly after his death:
			
			WHEREAS, it has seemed good in the sight of the Almighty God, in the dispensation of His Providence, to 
			remove from among us to His house, former moderator of our body, we deem it proper to publicly notice the 
			event:
			
			BE IT RESOLVED: That we cherish with affectionate regard, the memory of our beloved moderator as a man, a 
			devoted Christian, and an exemplary and efficient minister of the Gospel and remember with gratitude his 
			labors and love among us. We are constrained to acknowledge the wisdom and justice of that mysterious 
			providence which has removed from our midst, so pious, devoted and self-sacrificing minister of the Gospel, 
			and whereas we can but deplore his loss, we feel if incumbent upon us to pray with renewed earnestness, that 
			the lord of the harvest might send forth more fruits and devoted laborers into the vineyard.
			
			Brother Murray was born in Edgefield District, SC on September 24, 1792. He became a member of the Baptist 
			Church in the early part of his life. He was baptized into fellowship of Flat Rock Church, Edgefield District, 
			SC in the 22nd year of his age. Soon after uniting with the church, he removed to Wayne County, Mississippi, 
			where he resided a few years and enjoyed membership in Salem Church. His second move was to Silver Creek, 
			Simpson County, where he united with the Hebron Church, Lawrence County and on the 29th of August 1835 was 
			ordained a minister of the Gospel by a Presbytery consisting of H. Robertson, Sr. and H. Robertson, Jr. and 
			James Powell.
			
			His last move was to Pearl River, 6 miles above Georgetown, where he united with Palestine Church, in which 
			he lived, labored and died. He was a good citizen, a kind and benevolent man, an affectioate husband, a loving 
			father, a tenderhearted master, a devoted Christian, and a useful minister of the Gospel, one that did much 
			for the establishment of the Redeemer's Kingdom. He was elected moderator of our Association at its third 
			anniversary and presided over that body for six years, with honor to himself until his death, and died at 
			his residence on Pear River, Simpson County, Mississippi on January 27,1861, aged 68 years, 4 months and 
			three days.
			
			His beloved partner in life soon followed him, where we trust they are now enjoying together the smiles of 
			our Blessed Savior and with a sad heart, we bid them farewell.
			
			RESOLVED, also that we tender our most heartfelt sympathies and prayers to our sister churches, Palestine 
			and Bethlehem, and most especially to the children and relatives of the deceased brother and sister.
			
			RESOLVED further, that the foregoing notice be published in our minutes.
			
			Respectfully submitted,
			James N____an, Chairman), 

			In 1814 in Flat Rock Church, Edgefield District, SC (Baptized in 1814.), 
			He moved 11-23-1818 to Wayne Co., MS, and 
			Moved 1824 to Lawrence Co., MS, 
			On 08-29-1835 he was ordained Minister, Hebron Church, Lawrence Co., MS, 
			In the census 1850 in Simpson Co., MS, he was listed as follows:

			James 55 Farmer $1600 SC,
			Margaret, 38 GA,
			Madison 29 Farmer MS,
			Willis 19 Farmer MS,
			Andrew Z.? 17 Farmer MS,
			James F. 14 Ms,
			Ann J. 10 MS,
			Archibal d 8 MS,
			Elizabeth W./M. 6 MS,
			Norvel H. 3 MS,
			 Margaret C... 1 MS,
			Nancy K. Chandler 15 MS,
			Jesse M./W. Chandler 12 MS).  See under census 1850 for children.
			
			He married (1) Visa Walker, 1812 in Edgefield District, SC, b. 1791 in Edgefield District, SC, (daughter 
			of Francis Marion Walker and Charity Elizabeth Bush) d. 1817 in Edgefield District, SC.
			
			He married (2) Elizabeth Charity Walker, 1818, b. 1794 in Edgefield Co., SC, (daughter of Francis Marion 
			Walker and Charity Elizabeth Bush) d. bef 1850.
			
			He married (3) Margaret Graham, aft 1838 in MS (Margaret Chandler was married apparently to a Mr. Chandler 
			and had a child in 1838 whose last name was Chandler according to 1850 census in Simpson Co.
					By Margaret Graham:
						Children
			 Ann J. MURRAY b: 1840 in Pearl River, Georgetown,Simpson Co., MS
			 Archibald S. MURRAY b: 1842 in Pearl River, Georgetown, Simpson Co., MS
			 Elizabeth W. MURRAY b: 1844 in Pearl River, Georgetown, Simpson Co., MS
			 Norvel H. MURRAY b: 1847 in Pearl River, Georgetown, Simpson Co., MS
			 Margaret C. MURRAY b: 1849 in Pearl River, Georgetown, Simpson Co., MS
			 Rebecca C. MURRAY b: 1851 in Pearl River, Georgetown, Mississippi
			 Lemuel T. MURRAY b: 1855 in Pearl River, Georgetown, Mississippi
							
			a.	John Russell Murray, (son of James Murray and Visa Walker) b. 1814.

			b.	Martha Murray, (daughter of James Murray and Visa Walker) b. 07-06-1816 in SC, d. 03-09-1893, census 
			1880 in Simpson Co., MS, buried 1893 in Pleasant Hills Baptist Church Cemetery, Bridgeport, Simpson Co., 
			MS (Author's visit.).
				
				She married Isaac IV Bush, 1842 in MS, b. 12-25-1808 in Edgefield Co., SC, (son of Herrin II Bush and 
				Elizabeth Deloach) d. 06-26-1882 in MS, census 1880 in Simpson Co., MS (Wife was Martha Bush in 1880. 
				buried 1882 in Pleasant Hills Baptist Church Cemetery, Bridgeport, Simpson Co., MS (Author's vist.).
				
				(1)	Mary Jane Bush, b. 10-16-1841 in Pearl River, Simpson Co., MS, d. 05-05-1875 in Pearl River, 
				Simpson Co., MS.
					
					She married Robert Washington Little, abt 1862, b. 09-16-1823 in Pearl River, Simpson Co., MS, 
					(son of Robert Little and Mary Collins Spikes) d. 08-10-1908 in Pearl River, Simpson Co., MS, buried 
					in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bridgeport, Simpson Co., MS.  
					Robert Washington Little was one of the six young men who was baptized in 1846
					a day after Pleasant Hill Baptist Church was formed. 

					In 1850, while still at home with his parents, 2 other young men lived with them: Samuel Bottoms 
					from Va., a M.D. and William McLendon, from Ga., a laborer.
					
				(2)	Alexander Bush, b. 1842, d. 1863 in Civil War, Richmond, VA (John A. Bush, a Simpson Co., MS 
				confederate soldier, who died at Camp Winder in Richmond, VA March 15, 1863. (I am not sure this is 
				the correct John A. Bush.)

				(3)	Thomas Deloach Bush, b. 04-26-1844 in Westville, Simpson Co., MS, d. aft Dec 1909, census 1880 in 
				Lawrence Co., MS (Beat 5).
					
					He married F&MNU Price, (daughter of Thomas Price and F&MNU Price).
					
				(4)	James Russell Bush, b. 01-13-1847 in MS.

				(5)	Srytha Bush, b. ca 1849 in MS, d. aft 1880, census 1880 in Simpson Co., MS.

				(6)	Martha A. Melissa Bush, b. 12-07-1852 in MS, d. 1886 in MS, buried 1886 in MS.
					
					She married John C. Buckley, Rev., 1868 in MS, b. 1847 in Harrisville, MS, (son of 
					Richard J. Buckley and Mary Polly Touchstone) d. 1921.
					
				(7)	Margaret Levisa "Maggie" Bush, b. 04-15-1855, d. 1924.
					
					She married Noel Webster Buckley, abt 1875, b. abt 1855, (son of Richard J. Buckley and Mary Polly 
					Touchstone).
					
			c.	John Murray, (son of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker).

			d.	Madison Murray, (son of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker) b. 1821.

			e.	Andrew Murray, (son of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker) b. 1823.

			f.	Willis Murray, (son of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker) b. 1831.

			g.	James F. Murray, (son of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker) b. 1836.

			h.	Archibald "Archie" Murray, (son of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker) b. 1842.

			i.	Narvel Murray, (daughter of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker) b. 1847.

			j.	Wilson Murray, (son of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker).

			k.	Millie Murray, (daughter of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker).

			l.	Eliza Murray, (daughter of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker).

			m.	Rebecca Murray, (daughter of James Murray and Elizabeth Charity Walker).

			n.	Ann Elizabeth Murray, (daughter of James Murray and Margaret Graham).

		5.	Andrew Murray, b. 1795 in Edgefield District, SC, d. 12-31-1863 in Edgefield District, SC.
			
			He married (1) F&MNU A. Murray, bef 1824.
			
			He married (2) Tobiah Livicy Izzard (Alexander Murray Family Bible, (D. Panshaw for the American Bible 
			Society, 1842), The spelling in the Bible has her name as Izzard.).
			
			He married (3) Lida Eliza Ballew.
			
			a.	Elizabeth "Betsy" Murray, (daughter of Andrew Murray and F&MNU A. Murray) b. 05-30-1824.
				
				She married William Farmer.
				
			b.	Tillman H. Murray, (son of Andrew Murray and F&MNU A. Murray).
				
				He married (1) Tabitha Smith, 10-30-1850 in Copiah Co., MS (Elias Smith Bondsman.), b. 1834, 
				(daughter of John Smith and Martha Smith).
				
				He married (2) Elarza Temple.
				
				(1)	Monroe Murray, (son of Tillman H. Murray and Tabitha Smith).

			c.	Margaret Murray, (daughter of Andrew Murray and Tobiah Livicy Izzard) b. 04-17-1828.

			d.	Rebecca Murray, (daughter of Andrew Murray and Tobiah Livicy Izzard) b. 09-26-1831.
				
				She married David Robert Fleming.
				
			e.	Alexander Murray, (son of Andrew Murray and Tobiah Livicy Izzard) b. 10-20-1833.
				
				He married Matilda Ashley.
				
			f.	Lucinda Jane Murray, (daughter of Andrew Murray and Lida Eliza Ballew) b. 11-16-1857.

			g.	Andrew J. Murray, (son of Andrew Murray and Lida Eliza Ballew) b. 02-13-1862.

		6.	Alexander Murray, b. abt 1808 in Edgefield District, SC, d. 03-25-1889 in Shelby County, TX, buried in TX, 
			occupation 1850 Baptist Minister, Copiah Co., MS.
			
			He married (1) F&MNU Murray.
			
			He married (2) Sarah MNU Murray, abt 1842.
			
	B.	Thomas Murray, b. abt 1760.

II.	Samuel Murray, b. 06-01-1739.